Return to Forever (Chick Corea album)
| Return to Forever | ||||
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A & R Studios New York City | ||||
| Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 46:48 | |||
| Label | ECM ECM 1022 ST | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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| Return to Forever chronology | ||||
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Return to Forever is a
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[3]Background
On March 3, 1972, saxophonist Stan Getz recorded an early version of "La Fiesta" for Captain Marvel (1974), backed by Corea, Clarke and Moreira along with drummer Tony Williams. The composition would become the middle section of the album's B-side, "Sometime Ago – La Fiesta" a full version of which can be found on the compilation Chick Corea – Selected Recordings (2002).
Purim would go on to sing her part of the medley, "Sometime Ago", on her fifth solo album, Open Your Eyes You Can Fly (1976).
Reception
The record is often considered one of the classic albums in electric jazz.[1]
Track listing
All music is composed by Chick Corea
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Return to Forever" | 12:06 | |
| 2. | "Crystal Silence" | 6:59 | |
| 3. | "What Game Shall We Play Today" | Neville Potter | 4:30 |
| Total length: | 23:35 | ||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sometime Ago – La Fiesta" | Potter | 23:13 |
| Total length: | 23:13 46:48 | ||
Personnel
Return to Forever
- Chick Corea – Fender Rhodes electric piano
- Flora Purim – vocals, percussion
- Joe Farrell – flute, soprano saxophone
- Stanley Clarke – electric bass guitar (tracks 1-3), double bass (track 4)
- Airto Moreira – drums, percussion
Technical personnel
- Manfred Eicher – producer
- Tony May – engineer
- Michael Manoogian – cover photography
Chart performance
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Billboard Jazz Albums | 8 [4] |
References
- ^ a b Huey, Steve (2011). "Chick Corea - Return to Forever (1972) album review | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ "Chick Corea - Return to Forever (1972) | Awards | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
